Our hope is that as the prices come down, more health plans will be more willing to cover the medications, Gallagher says
Medication Options and Costs Medication Monthly cost Compounded semaglutide injections $189 first month
Since control of diabetes and obesity are significant health outcome risk factors, it is conceivable that the shortages and high cost of GLP1 agonists will exacerbate existing health disparities. David Cutler, MD His perspective echoed what Ma told us, namely that [o]ne of the biggest bottlenecks with GLP-1RA access is cost and insurance. Even if a doctor prescribes [this type of drug], patients cannot obtain it if their insurance does not cover it, which could worsen disparities, especially for those with public insurance or in underserved populations, he also emphasized
The FDA has restricted compounding
If appetite remains unchanged after several weeks on a therapeutic dose, consult your healthcare provider to review your treatment plan and check for underlying factors affecting appetite regulation